Overview
A gripping and entertaining memoir that shines a rare light on an industry that is disrupting our lives.
Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he'd seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor in the worldāSoftBank, the backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork.
The Money Trap is Samaās thrilling, stranger-than-fiction personal odyssey featuring his experiences alongside SoftBankās iconic founder, Masayoshi Son, a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as āthe crazy guy who bet on the futureā and whose mission is āhappiness for everyone.ā Sama takes the reader on a wild journey as he consorts with A-list CEOs and heads of state, and negotiates mega-deals on Gulfstream jets, the terrace of a medieval castle in Germany, Sonās private sanctuary with its exquisite Japanese garden, and waterside restaurants in the Turkish Rivieraāall while contending with a mysterious dark-arts smear campaign that takes a toll on his private life.
This fascinating and humorous saga provides a unique insider perspective on the insanity of high finance and venture investing. Written with self-deprecating wit, unflinching honesty and searing introspection, The Money Trap is ultimately a morality tale: in life, as in technology investing, more money isnāt always the answer.
This book title, The Money Trap (Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble), ISBN: 9781250332844, by Alok Sama, published by St. Martin's Publishing Group (September 17, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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